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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I've been on this medication almost 10 years. I chronically suffer from seborrheic dermatitis and eczema on my face. Elidel is approved for eczema but using it for seb derm is off label use. It works better than anything else, though, to keep my skin clear! Most people think I have perfect skin. In reference to the burning/itching: I got that the first two times I used it when my face had a ma
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Comment:I've been on this medication almost 10 years. I chronically suffer from seborrheic dermatitis and eczema on my face. Elidel is approved for eczema but using it for seb derm is off label use. It works better than anything else, though, to keep my skin clear! Most people think I have perfect skin. In reference to the burning/itching: I got that the first two times I used it when my face had a massive build up of dead skin cells on it. It wasn't painful, just kind of irritating. It was like the Elidel was working to unglue all the dead skin from the healthy skin. I no longer experience this sensation, but I'm not putting Elidel on skin with thick eczema crusts, either, since I'm using it daily (because if I don't, I'll have a seb derm and/or eczema break out).Hide Full Comment

Comment: I broke out with eczema on my arms my doctor gave me hydrocortisone cream and it got much worse.was given elidel cream and it cleared up in two days.it also improved my stiff ,swollen hands that I have had for years.

Comment:I broke out with eczema on my arms my doctor gave me hydrocortisone cream and it got much worse.was given elidel cream and it cleared up in two days.it also improved my stiff ,swollen hands that I have had for years.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: MorganL, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment: I went to a doctor for a rash that had appeared on my hips and lower abdomen. This doctor told me that it was a skin infection and prescribed me antibiotics, and an antibiotic skin ointment.The rash still remained there for months with no relief! After being in so much pain and very uncomfortable at night ( I broke down in tears it was that bad ) I went to another doctor for ANYTHING, something!!!
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Comment:I went to a doctor for a rash that had appeared on my hips and lower abdomen. This doctor told me that it was a skin infection and prescribed me antibiotics, and an antibiotic skin ointment.The rash still remained there for months with no relief! After being in so much pain and very uncomfortable at night ( I broke down in tears it was that bad ) I went to another doctor for ANYTHING, something!!!!! He asked several questions and then took one look at it and knew it was eczema. He started me off with a steroid cream (can't remember the name) It had worked for a while but the eczema came back. I informed my doctor of this and he then prescribed me a steroid pill along with the same cream... Same as before... Eczema was back again but worse, and now appearing on my elbows and left calf! I was about to give up and figured there was nothing I could do for my eczema): My doctor had one more trick up his sleeve! He had me take a 2x a day steroid pill for 7 days and ELIDEL! IT WORKED!!!! I was seeing my stubborn eczema going away with ease around the 5th day to where it was completely gone! Now when I get a flare up and as soon as I notice it I apply ELIDEL to the area ASAP and it relives the bumps and redness(: ELIDEL is amazing!Hide Full Comment

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